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Taskforce for skewed trade tax restructuring

Dhaka, Feb. 15 -- An expert body has recommended radical restructuring of anomalous trade taxes for building a dynamic and trade-oriented economy capable of generating jobs and inclusive growth. As o... Read More


Trade pact or template for control over Bangladesh?

Dhaka, Feb. 15 -- The cloak of secrecy has finally been lifted. The non-disclosure agreement that kept the Bangladesh-US "reciprocal tariff" deal hidden from public scrutiny has been pulled back, and ... Read More


SAARC Journalist Forum felicitates Tarique Rahman on BNP's electoral victory

Dhaka, Feb. 15 -- The Bangladesh Chapter of the SAARC Journalist Forum (SJF) has congratulated Chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Tarique Rahman on the party's sweeping victory in the ... Read More


Al-Arafah Islami Bank opens training program on leadership and communication skills

Dhaka, Feb. 15 -- A two-day training course on 'Connect, Influence, Grow: Leadership, Communication and Interpersonal Excellence' has begun at the Bank's Training Institute, according to a press relea... Read More


Bank Asia partners with Chef's Table for exclusive Ramadan privileges for cardholders

Dhaka, Feb. 15 -- Bank Asia PLC has partnered with Chef's Table to offer exclusive Ramadan privileges for its debit and credit cardholders. Under this agreement, Bank Asia's cardholders will enjoy a 1... Read More


BRAC Bank inaugurates sub-branch in Dhaka's Monipuri Para

Dhaka, Feb. 15 -- BRAC Bank has inaugurated a new sub-branch at Monipuri Para in Dhaka. With this addition, the bank's sub-branch network now stands at 116, according to a press release. Tareq Refat ... Read More


Govt to scrutinise Myanmar's global trade ties amid refugee crisis

Dhaka, Feb. 15 -- In a move to bolster data-driven policymaking, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has asked the Ministry of Commerce (MoC) to compile and submit a comprehensive report on Myanmar... Read More


Nagorik Coalition decries post-poll violence surge

Dhaka, Feb. 15 -- Expressing "deep concern" over post-election violence, the Nagorik Coalition has urged the interim government to ensure citizens' safety and bring those responsible to justice. In a... Read More


EC publishes gazette on JS polls, referendum

Dhaka, Feb. 15 -- The Election Commission has published the gazette notification of the Members of Parliament elected in the 13th National Parliamentary Election. The gazette was issued on Friday nig... Read More


Tarique to visit rivals today in unity gesture

Dhaka, Feb. 15 -- In a move party leaders describe as a message of unity and democratic maturity, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairman Tarique Rahman is set to visit the residences of key polit... Read More